Get Involved!
Our Offices of Student Life want you to get involved on campus. Join one of the dozens of student clubs (or start your own), get involved in Student Government Association (SGA) and leadership programs, read or write for a student-run campus newspaper or literary journal, explore service-learning and civic engagement opportunities, or attend one of the dozens of Student Life-sponsored events.
We empower students to actualize personal and social change. We provide intentional learning opportunities that promote individual growth, leadership development, and community engagement.
Start Here: New Student Orientation
Ready to kickstart your journey at MC? New Student Orientation (NSO) is your essential roadmap to college life. Whether you join us in person or complete the 40-minute online session, you’ll connect with campus resources, find your course placements, and meet student leaders who can help you navigate your first semester with confidence. Complete your new student orientation.
Find Your Student Life Office
Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard Student Affairs and Science Building (SA), Room 113
stlifeg@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-7840
Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center (SV), Room 104A
stlifer@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-5092
Student Services (ST) Center,
Room 217
stlifetpss@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-1482
Events–Something for Everyone
From favorite traditions to new experiences, there’s always something happening. Explore our events calendar to see what’s coming up on all three campuses. View All Student Life Events new window
Student Life in Action
Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
MC’s Service-Learning Program engages students, faculty, and community organizations in meaningful, collaborative, and mutually beneficial projects. Get involved today.
Leadership Development Programs
Our signature programs give students a deeper understanding of how to be a successful leader on an individual, group or community level. Find a leadership program on your campus.
Student Clubs
Clubs are student groups are designed to bring students together around shared interests, while also offering a creative outlet and a powerful way to stay connected to campus life. Find your club. Find your people.
Student Government Association (SGA) and Activities Board
Want to make your voice heard? Each campus has a SGA made up of students elected by their peers. Or get involved by joining the Activities Board to help plan campus events. Explore the SGA and Activities Board.
Student Newspapers and Publications
Discover the ideas, insights, and creativity of our students through published articles, essays, and projects that reflect our campus communities. Catch up on the latest news and student works.
Your Semester’s Standout Events
New Student Orientation (NSO)
NSO offers an “insider’s” introduction to Montgomery College and provides essential
information to help students navigate and get connected to Montgomery College. Students
meet fellow students, faculty, staff, and administrators and discover the many campus
resources available. When new students make these connections early on, they are more
likely to experience a successful transition and enjoy their college experience. Learn more.
Welcome Week (First week of each semester)
This event welcomes new and returning students to the campus. Students can meet new
friends and catch up with the old ones while enjoying fun, music, food, and giveaways.
Club Rush (Early each semester)
This event provides students an opportunity to learn more about the numerous ways
they can get involved on campus. Various student clubs and organizations have tables
to share information about their particular group, recruit new members and identify
potential faculty/staff advisors.
Constitution Day (September 17th)
Join the Montgomery College community on this American Federal observance of the adoption
of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.
International Education Week (November)
International Student Week provides the campus community with the opportunity to showcase
the diversity of our students via programs provided by the Office of Student Life,
student clubs & organizations as well as others. The events join students, faculty,
staff and community members so that they may celebrate and enjoy the diversity of
our campus.
Advocacy Day (February)
Advocacy Day is an annual event where students from Maryland’s sixteen community colleges
visit the state capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for the interests of
community colleges.
Earth Week (April)
Student clubs, community volunteer and advocacy organizations, and academic departments
come together to celebrate the Earth and its people, learn ways to care for our environment,
and volunteer.
Annual End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony (May)
This event recognizes the hard work and dedication of students who are involved in
campus clubs and organizations. Students and advisors are recognized for club of the
year, club program of the year, advisor of the year, club member of the year and other
awards.
Volunteer Fairs (Once a semester)
Learn about volunteer opportunities with local community organizations.
Days of Service (throughout the year)
Meet other students on these days of volunteering throughout the county. Special opportunities
for first-year students and clubs are scheduled throughout the year.
The Student Life Team
From planning campus traditions to supporting new ideas, our team is passionate about student engagement. Get to know the people who make it all happen. Meet the team.